Consolidated Foodservice Blog

Here it is – almost the end of February already! But the winter has a firm hold on a vast majority of the country still and there is no end in sight. To help with these cold, dreary days, Consolidated FoodService has gathered several comfort foods recipes. Cauliflower Crust Grilled Cheese by The Iron You…

Social media is a popular tool for business growth in all industries, but especially the restaurant industry. Because social media is a free and easy way for restaurants to engage with customers, many business owners look to it to increase awareness of their business, promote new menu items, and build buzz about their restaurant. However,…

For those in the Catholic Church, Lent began on Wednesday, February 18th with Ash Wednesday and will last until the Thursday before Easter, April 2nd. During this time, it is highly suggested that Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays. To aid in the meatless meals, Consolidated FoodService has gathered a few unique and delicious…

A dishwasher is one of the most useful tools you can by for your kitchen, and it can save you more than 20 minutes when compared to washing the same amount of dishes by hand. Dishwashers are also a good way to go green, because they use a smaller amount of water than if you…

Are you planning a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day? Or are you a restaurant looking to add a couple of Valentine’s Day drinks to your menu? Adding the perfect alcoholic drink to your menu, whether it’s a party of two at home or for a large bar menu can impress anyone with your cocktail skills….

Valentine’s Day is a time for romance, and being romantic means giving the right gift. There’s an idea that you shouldn’t give a woman an appliance for the holiday, because it isn’t “romantic.” However, this is wrong, as you can give your valentine a great gift of an appliance, if you choose the right option….

This weekend is Valentine’s Day, and if you’re not the box of candies and flowers kind of couple, then you’re going to want to take note of this announcement. Consolidated FoodService has put a code out for 5% off! If you’ve been waiting to buy kitchen utensils, cookware, and supplies, or baking tools & supplies,…

February is a month of love, and people love going out to eat. You may know Valentine’s Day is a popular day for restaurants, but it’s no mere holiday rush. According to the National Restaurant Association, Valentine’s Day is actually the second busiest day of the year for restaurants, right after Mother’s Day! To maximize…

The “man cave” in homes is the place where a man can get away from it all, relaxing and watching television. When the idea of man caves first came about in interior design, you could see the concept mentioned on shows like House Hunters, but now the idea of the man cave has even translated…

Whether you’re a professional chef or a boxed food-only cook, the invention of the microwave hugely cut down on food prep time. If you’re warming water, heating up a full frozen meal, or just re-heating leftovers, the microwave is easily one of the most used appliances in any home. Most will be surprised to know…